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I agree that painting with a broad brush is a two-way street. But, if what said is accurate, you are the exception, not the rule for most younger people. and for that you should be thankful. I'm not sure where you came up with the notion that most senior citizens are living a laid-back lifestyle. They aren't. Like a lot of people my age, I don't dwell on what I should have done. It's too late for that. But make things happen for yourself, don't point fingers at previous generations, learn from the past and look ahead.

I'm 65 years old and am offended by what you have written. Not that it would matter to you, but I started working and contributing to Social Security about fifty years ago, and before that we did things for a buck that very few kids would do today. No, I'm not trying to degrade young people. But I believe that there is an enormous lack of disrespect from you and awful lot of other young people for the us "gray panthers". And believe it, getting older isn't as cushy as you might think. Many years from now, you might figure that out.

As a conservative, I assume you are of at least normal intelligence. Don't act like a lib by reacting without actually reading what I said. "Every writer for MLive" means people who are actually employed by this outfit, not people who contribute their viewpoints. I'll stand by what I said. Whether it's Tim Skubick, Rick Haglund or Julie Mack. They're all liberals. And I'm as conservative as they come. FYI

I've always felt that cell phones could be somehow "jammed" electronically unless the vehicle's transmission is either in Park or Neutral. In addition, 5-10 miles per hour would still permit disagreement between the driver and the cop issuing the ticket, and Meijer parking lots would remain the most dangerous place in the world to driving or walking. Seriously, making cell phone use while driving illegal would simply be another law that as a practical matter, the police either cannot or will not enforce even if people would be safer.

The main concern for the people of Michigan is, and was, unemployment. And, in spite of Washington, things apparently are getting better in the state. In the big scheme of things economically, how many jobs are created by local government, schools and universities? Next to none. Things are getting better precisely because the real job creators in the state have been given the opportunity to regain some stability. I hope the governor keeps irritating all his critics whose vision doesn't extend beyond the next 24 hours.

Obviously we desperately helmets for infants! Otherwise, we will run out of people who were bumped on their own heads too often as children themselves and lose the pool of future neurotics to come up with such hairbrained ideas. Infants may not be unbreakable, but they're not as fragile as some people think. Handle with care and they'll be fine.

You've been watching Obama's "progress" for nearly three and a half years, but you're not quite sure about his ability and character? Yet you're condemning Romney knowing nothing about him other than what you've been fed by the likes of NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, and athe AP? Boy, you are one shallow thinking, naive liberal. Just the way the democrats want you to be. Open your eyes to what is real and think for yourself.

To suggest that Barack Obama is playing a role in improving the economy in Michigan or anywhere else, is an example of media bias. The figures used to calculate the unemployment rate have been changed in order to paint a rosy picture of a thorn patch, businesses are reluctant to hire people because of uncertainty over Obamacare, the energy policies of the administration are arrogant, short-sighted and incredibly naive. Obama is a drag on any real economic growth, and I think that's just what he wants. Furthermore, his supporting cast in Washington won't do anything to try to change his thinking. When he says "Jump", they all do before he even says how high or which way. For the sake of the country's economy, I hope that he makes a career change starting November 7th.

Assuming you're of at least normal intelligence, read again what I said. In the last full sentence note the word "unike". That sentence was intended to refer to drugs like heroin, meth and others which have absolutlely no positive value. I'll stand by what I said. As for "lighten up", when someone says marijuana is a cure for cancer, they're wrong. Plain and simple. They need to choose their words more carefully. I'm in my mid 60s, and I have known an awful lot of cancer patients, some of them very close to me. Some are still alive, but some aren't. So much for a "cure". But it is a benefit to some, and that's the difference. I'm not against marijuana at all, and I think a majority of people today would agree.

A cure for cancer? Precisely where did you find that? Cite a reliable source. There isn't one, or the medical community would have been shouting this from the mountaintop long ago. And while Ron Paul may have one or two great ideas, one of his incredibly naive ones is legalizing all drugs, and some,unlike marijuana, have absolutely no redeeming qualities. Period.

Andrew Heller, you,sir are one pathetic excuse for an objective journalist. If putting one's foot in one's mouth had calories, people like Rush Limbaugh and Dennis Miller might need to go on an occasional idea for sure. But their dumb spells pale in comparison to the vile hate filled rhetoric that is often spoken by such liberal stalwarts as Bill Maher, Sheila Jackson Lee, Maxine Waters, James Hoffa and Ed Shultz among others. Your writing goes beyond that of an editorial writer. It could be more accurately described as that of a liberal's liberal.

In case nobody mentioned it before...... It's CANADA Goose, not Canadian Goose. And I wish more people would spend their time worrying about the Asian Carp in the Great Lakes. It's going to be an enormous problem and nearly impossible to correct.

If the true intent of these barriers is to prevent vehicles from crossings into oncoming traffic, a single barrier in the center of the median would make more sense for several reasons. The installation and maintenance would be a lot less, the would be less damage to vehicles that might simply come to a stop, especially in mud or snow, and I think a lot of bikers would rather deal with a healthy case of road rash than tangling with steel cables. I can't verify it, but it's been said that another seldom publicized purpose of the barriers is to prevent U-turns by people wanting to avoid drug and alcohol check points where they're used. At any rate, if they must be used, a single heavy duty barrier in the center of the median makes more sense for several reasons.

If the true intent of these barriers is to prevent vehicles from crossings into oncoming traffic, a single barrier in the center of the median would make more sense for several reasons. The installation and maintenance would be a lot less, the would be less damage to vehicles that might simply come to a stop, especially in mud or snow, and I think a lot of bikers would rather deal with a healthy case of road rash than tangling with steel cables. I can't verify it, but it's been said that another seldom publicized purpose of the barriers is to prevent U-turns by people wanting to avoid drug and alcohol check points where they're used. At any rate, if they must be used, a single heavy duty barrier in the center of the median makes more sense for several reasons.

From January 2001 to December 2008, the national unemployment rate averaged 5.1%, with the highest single month occurring in the month after Obama was elected and before he was sworn in. In s009 the average was 9.3% and 2010 9.6%. Those figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In terms of the deficit, the numbers are frightening, as well. Now, you were telling people to get their facts straight.....?